Usage Note
Decentramento refers to the transfer of authority or functions from a central government or administration to regional or local bodies. It is a key concept in Italian constitutional law, where decentramento amministrativo describes the devolution of state powers to regions and municipalities. The antonym is accentramento ('centralization').
Examples
"Il decentramento ha rafforzato i comuni."
Natural Translation
Decentralization has strengthened the municipalities.
Literal Translation
The decentralization has strengthened the municipalities.
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